Bidspirit auction | Paul Caponigro (American, 1932-2024), Sunflower

Paul Caponigro (American, 1932-2024), Sunflower Vase, New York, Special Edition Gelatin Silver Print - Paul Caponigro (American, 1932-2024), Sunflower Vase, New York, 1969, Special Edition Gelatin Silver Print, 1992 Printing. Pencil signed and editioned '11/75' on mount. Stamp on verso marked ”Special Edition Print For Photography West Graphics Book Paul Caponigro Retrospective/ Published 1992/ Photograph Printed By Paul Caponigro.” Accompanied by an original 1990 invoice and handwritten note signed by Paul Caponigro to the original purchaser, referencing the photograph ”Sunflower Vase, ” 1970. Note on invoice reads: ”Dear Helen- It was lovely to have you all in Santa Fe- I enjoy playing piano for people. Come again! Would you be kind enough to send a postal money order, or cashiers check? It would help. Thankx. P.C.” Paul Caponigro (American, 1932-2024) was known for black-and-white landscapes, still lifes, and studies of ancient sites. A recipient of two Guggenheim Fellowships and three National Endowment for the Arts grants, his work is held in major collections including MoMA, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Art Institute of Chicago. Mounted to board. Image/sheet approximately 12.0H x 9.75W in. Mount approximately 22.0H x 18.0W in. Provenance: Collection of Helen Wallis, Santa Cruz, California.